CH EN 410
Principles of Petroleum Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Petroleum engineering principles including a review of rock and fluid properties, material balance in oil and gas reservoirs, fluid flow in porous media, hydrocarbon production, and refining operations.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Oil Recovery
Learning Outcome
Screen reservoirs for enhanced oil recovery processes
Title
Reservoir Displacement
Learning Outcome
Understand the displacement processes in reservoirs
Title
Production Rates
Learning Outcome
Perform a history match on actual production data and predict future production rates
Title
Fluid Flow Equations
Learning Outcome
Use fluid flow equations to calculate pressure drops and flow rates of oil and gas in porous media
Title
Oil & Gas Values
Learning Outcome
Calculate values of initial oil and gas in place
Title
Primary Production
Learning Outcome
Estimate future production from oil and gas reservoirs under primary production
